DETECTIVES hunting the killers of a Birmingham father gunned down in his shop today made a fresh plea for information.

Father-of-two Mohammed Basharat, aged 24, was serving a customer in the Supermalt store on Villa Road in Lozells a year ago when he was shot dead.

More than six months after the killing, West Midlands police released chilling pictures showing a hooded killer entering Mr Basharat's shop carrying a sawn-off shotgun as an accomplice kept watch in the doorway.

Police have been working tirelessly to piece together what happened that evening but know those responsible fled on foot, turned right along Villa Road and then left to Hunters Road and continued in the direction of Hockley flyover.

A motive for the killing has also baffled investigators, but it is believed there are people in the community who know who is responsible for this crime but are keeping quiet.

Det Insp Wayne Jones, leading the investigation, said: "Certain individuals may still be scared to come forward but we would urge them to speak to the police or speak to a friend who can then speak to us.

"This was a tragic incident and we are committed to bringing people to justice."

Anyone with information is urged to contact the incident room on 0845 113 5000, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or text on 64321.